You've been waiting all winter for pontoon weather. For patio dinners that don't require a coat. For that first lake weekend where the only thing on the schedule is sunshine, a cooler, and not having to make small talk about how cold it still is in May.
Memorial Day weekend kicks off Friday, May 22 — exactly 5 days from today. Memorial Day itself lands on Monday, May 25. And if you're being honest with yourself, you probably haven't given your skin much thought since October.
We get it. Winter skin is survival skin. But summer skin? Summer skin is a different conversation. It's tank tops and swimsuits and zoomed-in selfies in golden hour light. It's wedding guest dresses and rehearsal dinners and the group photo someone will absolutely post without asking you first.
There is no single treatment that fixes everything. The clients who walk out of GLOW glowing aren't doing one thing — they're doing the right things in the right order.
This is the 5-day countdown we'd build for you if you walked into our Bismarck location this morning and said, "I want to feel my absolute best by Friday."
Quick note before we dive in: This isn't a package, a promo, or a discounted bundle. It's the actual treatment sequence our nurses and aestheticians would walk you through if you sat in our consultation chair today. Each service is booked individually based on what your skin actually needs. Think of this as the roadmap, not the receipt.
Day 1 — Monday, May 18: Get Smooth (Laser Hair Removal)
Provider: Allie Mertz or Maddie Berger (Aestheticians)
If there is one treatment we wish every woman in Bismarck knew about before swimsuit season, it's Diolaze XL laser hair removal. No more daily razors. No more ingrown hairs from waxing. No more last-minute panic before a pool day.
We treat:
- Brazilian and bikini line
- Underarms
- Legs (half or full)
- Upper lip, chin, and sideburns
- Anywhere else you've been quietly hating since 7th grade
Why book it first in your week? Diolaze should be done before sun exposure and before facial treatments that increase skin sensitivity. Get it on the calendar early, then move on.
Important to know: Laser hair removal is a series, not a one-and-done. The sooner you start this summer, the closer you'll be to maintenance-only mode next year. Most clients see meaningful reduction after 3–4 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart.
Day 2 — Tuesday or Wednesday: Reset & Resurface (HydraFacial or Chemical Peel)
Provider: Maddie Berger or Allie Mertz (Aestheticians)
Winter skin is congested skin. Dry indoor heat, less water than you should be drinking, layers of moisturizer that didn't quite absorb — your skin has been holding onto eight months of buildup. Before you do anything else, it needs a deep reset.
Our most-requested midweek bookings:
Cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and infuses serums in one session. The Platinum adds lymphatic drainage and LED therapy. The facial that consistently makes our clients say "why did I wait so long?"
For clients with sun spots, uneven tone, or texture from last summer that they want OFF before this summer starts.
Removes peach fuzz and dead skin, leaving makeup application flawless. A favorite before weddings, photoshoots, and events.
Why this matters: Treating dehydrated, congested skin before applying anything else is like painting over a dirty wall. The results just won't hold.
Day 3 — Wednesday or Thursday: Smooth & Lift (Injectables & Skin Tightening)
Provider: Brianne Lang or Kasey Berger (Nurses)
This is where injectables and skin tightening earn their reputation. Two of our most-booked options for summer prep:
Tox (Botox / Dysport / Xeomin)
Tox softens fine lines around the eyes, forehead, and between the brows. We also offer specialty placements like the lip flip (subtle lip enhancement without filler), gummy smile correction, and masseter (TMJ relief and facial slimming).
Timing matters: Tox takes 7–14 days to fully settle. Book by Thursday May 21 and you'll be at peak results by the following weekend — perfect for early-June weddings, graduations, and events.
Softer expression lines, same face
— First-time Tox client · forehead & frown lines
— First-time male client · forehead lines softened
Yes, men. Tox for men is one of our fastest-growing categories — and the goal isn't to look "done." It's to look rested. Less tired. Like a slightly better version of last week's you. Both clients above had never had Tox before. Look at the second photo of each pair. Same expression. Same face. Just softer where it counts.
Morpheus8
If you're in your late 20s through your 60s and you've been Googling "how to tighten my jawline" — this is the answer you've been looking for. Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to stimulate deep collagen rebuilding. We treat:
- Face and neck (the most-requested combo)
- Eyes (Morpheus8 PRIME)
- Body areas like abdomen and underarms for skin tightening
- Resurfacing treatments for sun damage and texture
— Morpheus8 Body · abdominal skin tightening · GLOW patient
That above is a real Morpheus8 Body patient. Same patient. Same lighting. Same camera. Just a tighter, smoother abdomen after stimulating her own collagen production. This is the secret weapon for "I love my body, I just want it to look like it did before kids."
Day 4 — Friday, May 22: The Final Glow
Provider: Allie Mertz or Maddie Berger (Aestheticians)
Friday May 22 is the last business day before Memorial Day weekend kicks off. If you only do one thing on this list, make it this. The day-before-the-weekend glow facial is the difference between "I look fine" and "what did you do, you look incredible."
Choose from:
Our signature treatment. Customized to your skin. Always glow-worthy.
Calms inflammation, evens tone, and helps clear breakouts before the weekend. Pairs beautifully with any facial.
Wakes up your whole face for the entire weekend. The smallest add-on with the biggest visible impact.
Day 5 and Beyond: The Long Game (Weight Loss & Maintenance)
Provider: Brianne Lang or Kasey Berger (Nurses)
Some results show up by Friday. Others are a longer conversation — and we'd rather be honest with you than oversell.
Our medically supervised weight loss injection program is one of our fastest-growing services for a reason. If "feeling confident in my swimsuit" is on your summer wish list — not just for one weekend, but for the whole season — this is the program to start now, not in August.
— Real GLOW patient · medical weight loss program
That's a real GLOW patient. Same person, same smile, same hair color. The only difference is that she walked into our Bismarck clinic, sat down with our nurses, and started a real medical plan instead of another diet. If you want to read more about how our weight loss program works, the full breakdown is here.
We also love pairing this with our SlimShot injections for targeted contouring. Ask either Brianne or Kasey what makes sense for your goals.
The real takeaway: consistency beats cramming
Will every client do all of this in one week? No. And honestly, you don't have to.
What we want you to walk away knowing: the clients whose skin you notice — at the lake, at the wedding, in the group photo — aren't doing magic. They're doing two or three of these things, consistently, in the right order. They have a plan. They book ahead. They treat their skin the way you'd treat any other long-term goal.
Pick the one or two services that speak to what your skin actually needs this week. Book them. Then come see us again next month. That's how summer skin happens.
Frequently asked questions
For most clients walking in this week, it's the Friday glow facial — the GLOW Customized Facial with dermaplane. It works on every skin type, has zero downtime, and gives you that immediate "did she sleep more than me?" glow heading into the long weekend. Book it for Friday May 22 if you can.
Yes — and we recommend it in that order. Do your HydraFacial first (Tuesday or Wednesday) and Tox second (Wednesday or Thursday). We typically don't recommend facials immediately after Tox, but several days apart is great.
Two weeks is the sweet spot. Tox takes 7–14 days to fully settle. If you have a wedding, reunion, or event in June, book your Tox by Thursday May 21 to be at peak results.
Yes. Diolaze XL is one of the few laser hair removal systems FDA-cleared as safe and effective across all skin types and tones. We'll confirm at your consultation, but most clients are great candidates.
Initial improvements show up around 4–6 weeks as new collagen forms, with continued tightening over 3–6 months. Most patients do a series of 3 treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart for full results.
Yes — and this is why having a real plan matters. Don't combine chemical peels with same-day Tox. Don't do laser hair removal immediately before or after sun exposure. Don't book Morpheus8 right before a big event (you'll be slightly pink for 24–48 hours). Our team builds your plan with all of this in mind.
Friday, May 22 is filling fast
We have appointments still available this week (May 18–22) with Brianne, Kasey, Maddie, and Allie. Not sure where to start? Book a complimentary consultation and we'll build the plan with you. No pressure, no upsell — just an honest conversation about what would actually move the needle for your skin.